If you are hurt in a job-related accident in New York, you may already know that workers compensation benefits are available, but many injured workers are unsure what those benefits actually include or what steps they need to take to protect their rights. Understanding the available benefits can make a major difference when you are trying to recover physically while keeping up with medical treatment, missed work, and financial pressure.

Depending on the severity of the injury, an injured worker may qualify for benefits related to temporary total disability, permanent partial disability, or permanent total disability. These benefits are generally based on a percentage of wages and are subject to legal limits. Workers compensation may also include medical treatment coverage, physical therapy, vocational rehabilitation, and other necessary medical services connected to the work-related injury or occupational condition.

In death cases, benefits may also include a funeral allowance and wage-related benefits for surviving spouses and children, subject to statutory limitations. In addition, some workers may have rights under special federal statutes depending on the nature of their employment, including the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, the Federal Employers Liability Act, and other applicable laws. Some injured workers may also have additional compensation options, including a third-party personal injury claim where someone other than the employer contributed to the injury.

Our attorneys help injured workers understand the workers compensation process, their medical treatment rights, their disability-related benefits, and whether other claims may also be available. We handle recoverable injury matters on a contingency fee basis where applicable, so you pay no legal fee unless compensation is recovered for you.